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Chuckleberries At Coldwaltham

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews)
·St James C Of E School, Church Lane, Pulborough, RH20 1LW · West Sussex
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Chuckleberries At Coldwaltham, established in 2016, offers childcare for children aged 2 to 4 years old. Located in Pulborough, this term-time setting operates from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

The nursery received an Outstanding rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 8th November 2024. The curriculum is exceptionally ambitious, flowing seamlessly throughout the setting and encouraging children to test out ideas and build resilience.

The management team places a strong emphasis on language and communication development, using strategies like visual aids and sign language to support all children. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive here, benefiting from targeted and highly effective support through strong collaboration with parents and professionals.

Outdoor learning is a key part of the experience, with children enthusiastically engaging in activities such as digging for worms and safely rolling down slopes, which helps develop their physical skills and problem-solving abilities. Staff are skilled at integrating literacy into daily activities, fostering a deep interest in reading and the natural world.

First-hand experiences, like visits to the local fire station, spark curiosity and community connection. The nursery fosters a strong sense of empathy and positive behaviour, with children confidently managing turn-taking and sharing resources.

Parents consistently praise the remarkable support staff provide for their children's unique development.

What it's like

Staff deliver an exceptionally ambitious curriculum that flows seamlessly throughout the entire setting, consistently encouraging children to test out their ideas and build resilience. Outstanding, first-hand experiences spark children's curiosity in and connection with their local community, while staff reinforce high expectations for children's behaviour with remarkable consistency.

Outstanding overall effectivenessAmbitious, seamless curriculumStrong language development focusExcellent SEND provisionEffective outdoor learningSkilled, empathetic staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Chuckleberries At Coldwaltham

Last inspected 8 November 2024 · Jane Franks

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Staff deliver an exceptionally ambitious curriculum that flows seamlessly throughout the entire setting, consistently encouraging children to test out their ideas and build resilience. Outstanding, first-hand experiences spark children's curiosity in and connection with their local community, while staff reinforce high expectations for children's behaviour with remarkable consistency.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team designs an exceptionally well-planned curriculum that prioritises children's language and communication development.
  • Staff demonstrate a profound ambition for every child, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children benefit from exceptionally skilled staff, who integrate literacy development into daily activities.
  • Staff support children's physical skills exceptionally well, encouraging problem-solving and exploring different ways to use equipment.
  • Staff are excellent role models, giving children guidance and support to help them learn how to express their thoughts and feelings.
Inspection #10359739 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on the remarkable support that staff provide to enhance their children's unique development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff demonstrate a profound ambition for every child, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They collaborate seamlessly with parents and other professionals, and skilfully apply their knowledge of each child to ensure targeted and highly effective support. Children with SEND thrive in this nurturing environment and fully engage in their learning.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. Staff support children's physical skills exceptionally well. For instance, children eagerly grab shovels and take great pleasure in digging and hunting for worms. They learn how to take safe risks as they roll down steep slopes on the school field.

Parent Reviews of Chuckleberries At Coldwaltham

5.0
(2)
Jo McCulloch
8 years ago

Fantastic Pre-school, Both my children attend here, kind friendly free flow environment for children. Happy staff and what a great setting at St James' School Coldwaltham. The outside area with Forest school is great and I love that they do music sessions too.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: December 2018

  • November 2024Outstanding
  • December 2018Good

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